How many miles will a 4L60 transmission last?
Re: what are the max miles on 4l60e transmission before fail Reverse kinda was finicky, every now and than it would slip but had a good life. I honestly think around 250-300k it should be rebuilt if its original.
Is the 4L60 transmission good?
In short, the 4L60E is an excellent transmission that continues to be improved. It’s one of the most popular automatic transmissions in America, and there are still millions of them in use. Gearstar builds high performance transmissions that are handbuilt in our shop.
Are 4L60E transmissions bad?
For many, the 4L60E transmission is a good transmission, but for others, it appears as if it is the worst transmission ever made. One GM owner stated: “My opinion is that the 4L60E is not the worst transmission ever made. If used, then one has no idea exactly what the transmission went through before you bought it.”
When did the GM TH700R4 4L60-E come out?
This version is called the 4L60-E (or Early 4L60-E for our purposes). In 1997, the 4L60-E began to be released having received a redesigned case. This is the Later 4L60-E, discussed here. The 700 transmission has a main case of cast aluminum alloy with a length of 23-3/8″ long.
What kind of car has a 700R4 transmission?
It was designed for truck and larger car applications. Some examples of Chevrolet vehicles that can carry the 700R4 include the Blazer, the Camaro, the Corvette, and the Impala. The 700R4 had a run of about 10 years before it was upgraded to the 4L60 variant. Monster provides a heavy duty, super duty, and an Xtreme SS model,…
What’s the difference between the 700R4 and 4L60-E?
The key distinction of the 700R4 / 4L60 / Early 4L60-E (from the Later 4L60-E) is the four bolt rear output or tailhousing / adapter pattern. The Later 4L60-E has a six bolt “hex” rear bolt pattern and a removable bellhousing. There are three main castings of the 700R case.
What kind of tailhousing does the GM 700R4 have?
The key distinction of the 700R4 / 4L60 / Early 4L60-E (from the Later 4L60-E) is the four bolt rear output or tailhousing / adapter pattern. The Later 4L60-E has a six bolt “hex” rear bolt pattern and a removable bellhousing. There are three main castings of the 700R case. One is the standard car version.